LEO Lecturer I in Biology 140L

LEO Lecturer I

Natural Sciences Biology department invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins August 26, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for the FALL 2026 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $ 25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 16.67 % appointment for the FALL 2026 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in person for the following course:

Biology 140L, Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory, up to 16.67%

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the WINTER 2026 term.

Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses, developing and providing to students a syllabus and materials using the online course management system, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and handling routine matters related to instruction and proctoring midterm and final exams.

• Candidates must possess an earned M.Sc. in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

• Candidates who have earned a PhD in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.